After almost 40 years in Workforce Development, and 26½ of those years of service at the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), I have officially announced my retirement effective April 3, 2026–Good Friday!🙌🏼🎉🥳

This decision comes with bitter-sweet emotions as I have been in this professional career for almost four decades! I am deeply grateful for the opportunities I have had to contribute to meaningful programs that positively impact lives, collaborate with dedicated colleagues, and support the mission of serving our 14-county region with excellence.

It has been indeed an honor to work with such talented staff, and alongside a Team of professionals that truly cares about the communities and people we serve.

Nevertheless, I’m excited about the future God has in store for me moving forward. It’s now my time to shine even brighter! Selah✨🌟🤩 🙏🏽~M. Ford

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“IT’S MANIFESTATION TIME!”

Heavenly Father, LORD of the Universe! Release a Manifestation of Your Power upon all those who are called by Your Name so that we might live holy, walk in Faith and not fear, pray and not panic, witness to the lost, serve fervently, and walk passionately in our calling!

Allow Your purifying power and supernatural anointing to rest upon Us in ways unimaginable!🔥

Anoint the feet of those Called by You, so that wherever our feet trod 👣let us move in holy boldness, power, passion, and authority! No longer bound by a compromised faith, worldly ways, and eyes blinded by the prides of life! Walking in authority and Reclaiming that which the enemy has stolen and held captive—loosing the sweet fragrance of your unconditional love as we move forward in Victory!🙌🏼💪🏽🙏🏽⚔️🛡

Have thine own way Yahweh, have thine own way! You are The Potter, we are the clay!🙌🏼☝🏾🙏🏽

It’s in the Name above every name…JESUS, I pray and praise always…Amen!🙌🏼🙏🏽~M. Ford

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Holy Spirit…Activate!🔥

Our Helper, Our Teacher, Our Friend, Our Guide…Awaken the fire within our hearts today!

Ignite a passion for the purpose you’ve planted deep within us!

Jumpstart the spirit of urgency and fervency in our lives that will prompt us to love deeper, exercise patience, show compassion, and practice holiness in our daily lives.

Abba, Father, Help us to work the works of Him who sent us while it is day, for when night cometh no one can work. ~Selah. Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

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“SET APART”

Heavenly Father, We Thank You for Your relentless Mercies that are new to us every morning!

Thank You, ABBA, that we can Focus on today’s opportunities rather than living in yesterday’s defeats!

Thank you, Jehovah Tsaba, that we don’t have to worry about our enemies throwing rocks and hiding their hands because YOU are The Lord our Warrior who fights for us!

Thank you, Jehovah Nissi, for hiding us under the shadow of your almighty wings; protecting us from all hurt, harm and danger!

Thank you, that even when false accusations surface from those being used by Satan to destroy your people, YOU, Jehovah Sabaoth, our mighty guardian, will rise up as our great vindicator!

For we know that ALL THINGS Work Together for Good for those who truly Love you!

Therefore, we pray that You do Your perfect work IN us, so that You may be able to do Your perfect work THROUGH us!

YOU have indeed SET US APART for YOUR PURPOSE…THANK YOU, LORD! Hallelujah and Amen🙏🏽~M. Ford

”Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.“ (Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV)

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Heavenly Father, Thank you for your un-compromised Word that leads us into all truth.

Deliver your children from the fear of man, which so easily ensnare us; and give us a healthy fear of You that permeates our hearts and minds—bringing us into the knowledge of Your holiness, righteousness and sovereignty!

Thank you for your Holy Spirit who teaches us all things and leads us into the path of righteousness for your namesake!

Thank you, Jesus, for your blood that will never ever lose its power to cleanse, heal, deliver, restore and save!

Thank you, ABBA, for hearing and answering this humble prayer! It’s in the sovereign Name of Jesus, Yeshua Hamashiach—The Messiah—our Deliverer—our Saviour I pray! Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10)

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“SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD FALL FRESH ON ME!”

Father GOD, help us to live out our God-ordained purpose daily—being the salt and light in this dark and unsavory world!

Give us hands willing to do the work of the ministry; feet that run swiftly to do good and not evil; minds that meditate on you day and night; mouths that speak life and not death; ears that are tuned in to heavens wishes; and grace us with a loving heart so that the love of Christ will overflow on all we meet.

Spirit of The Living God…Fall fresh on your people this day! It’s in the sovereign name of Jesus I pray…Amen🙏🏽~M. Ford

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“FOREVER I DO”💍♥️

Marriage is NOT a noun, it’s a verb. It’s not something you get, it’s something you DO.

It’s the WAY you LOVE your spouse EVERYDAY—through good times, through bad times, through up and down times, and all the times in between times.

It’s caring, sharing and showing your spouse Love.

But remember, Your spouse may be bilingual when it comes to Love Languages. So instead of changing spouses, change your Language.😘♥️💪🏽💍🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail;” ‭‭(I Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬-‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

“HEART of The Matter”

Father God, I come praying for the hearts of the unsaved to be changed and that they come into the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Help the saved to have hearts broken by the things that break your heart and to have Your attitude toward sin.

Open the spiritual eyes and ears of your people to the truth of Christ and God’s Word regarding every area of life. Help us to truly believe in the ability of The Holy Spirit to set free from any unholy habit and sinful ways that cause us to walk against your will.

Draw by Your Spirit those in need of true repentance, deliverance, and salvation. Help the church to truly be The Church—a House of PRAYER, Hope, Healing, and Help for those seeking to live a transformed life in Christ.

Give you people a desire to go into the harvest field to share Christ, serve in ministry and disciple others—all for Your glory!

Thank you, ABBA, for trusting us with the Calling you’ve placed on our lives! Have your way as your perfect will be done. It’s in the sovereign Name above all names, JESUS, I pray. Hallelujah & Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel‬ ‭36‬:‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

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“MADE TO LAST—FOREVER WE DO!”

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Father God, I pour out my heart in prayer for marriages today. Turn the hearts of the husbands towards their wives, and turn the wives hearts towards their husbands. Bind marriages together with the third cord of Christ that is not easily broken. Set the desires of each couple on fire for each other and give them a passion to please one another. Replace selFISHness with selfLESSness. Uproot unforgiveness and plant compassion. Turn hearts of stone into hearts of flesh that will yield unconditional love. Open our spiritual eyes to see one another through the eyes of Christ. Stir up a love so deep and fulfilling that it will overcome any obstacles and be a beacon of light giving testimony of God’s goodness, mercy and grace! Allow peace to be our pillows at night and joy to surround us with the morning light! Fortify our faith and help us face each and every day TOGETHER so that nothing will shake our love, commitment, and unity. These blessings I pray upon every husband and wife as they seek to honor Christ in their marriage. Let Your perfect Will be done…It’s in the name of Jesus, who is The Christ, I pray and praise always! Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind! Blow upon my garden, let its spices flow. Let my beloved come to his garden, and eat its choicest fruits.” (Song of Solomon 4:16 ESV)

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